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Vertonghen In Talks With Us.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7739167/?

If you cant access the link here is what it says

Ajax star Jan Vertonghen has dropped a huge hint that he is set to join Tottenham this summer.

The Belgian defender was talking after being winning the Dutch Golden Boot presented by De Telegraaf to the Eredivisie Player of the Year.

Arsenal were believed to be heading the chase for the 25-year-old, whilst Manchester United have also been linked.

But now Vertonghen has suggested that he could be on course for a move to White Hart Lane.

"I owe much to Ajax, I have always given my whole heart and soul for them. My appreciation for the club and the fans is great," said Vertonghen, who has encouraged his current employers not to stand in his way.

"It would be terrible if my departure would be a long and distorted situation as Ajax would keep asking for a great price 'till the bone'.

"Of course I want Ajax to become financially better, but the amount Tottenham are willing to pay, maybe with a little bit extra, is very reasonable.

"In a year from now I could leave the club for free. I hope Ajax are aware of it as the situation of Maarten Stekelenburg's transfer was very harsh. He only arrived at the end of pre-season at AS Roma. I want to flow in fluently, directly with the other Spurs players.

"Tottenham is a fantastic traditional club who play football in a way I like.

"Ajax was the perfect club for me, but Spurs will be very close in nearing that already. They buy young, eager and offensive-minded players."

Spurs' Rafael van der Vaart has already revealed he has encouraged Vertonghen to move to White Hart Lane, whilst manager Harry Redknapp confirmed his interest earlier this month..

posted on 8/5/12

RRP, goal.com are usually very accurate when it comes to spurs mate, they honestly have an insider at spurs who is the main editor at goal.com ......so any news on spurs with goal.com is usually bang on the money mate, i have noticed this aswell

posted on 8/5/12

Hope so Don, getting Kaboul on a longer contract will mean we are sorting out our squad for the future, first Walker and now hopefully Kaboul....Sadly contracts mean very little these days but still

posted on 8/5/12

this is good

posted on 8/5/12

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posted on 8/5/12

"Sadly contracts mean very little these days"

When your chairman is NOT Levy.

posted on 8/5/12

Money

posted on 8/5/12

I like the fact he's got loyalty to Ajax and wants to do the best thing by them, sounds like a triffic lad

posted on 8/5/12

bales, i like the fact that he see's spurs as a top traditional club rather than the next best wage packet, it sounds really promising

posted on 8/5/12

"i like the fact that he see's spurs as a top traditional club rather than the next best wage packet"

Then why leave Ajax ??

posted on 8/5/12

Then why leave Ajax ??

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You wouldn't want him to show no ambition to improve himself.

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